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Cosy family orientated Villa only minutes from the beach and essential amenities

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bijilo Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Bijilo, West coast region
  • Place, Bijilo Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bijilo Forest Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kololi Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy family orientated Villa only minutes from the beach and essential amenities

A Swimming pool is now being installed ( photos to follow on completion around the end of October 2026 )

Eden Villa eagerly awaits your presence. Located in the fast developing village of Bijilo west coast region of the country. Distant enough for you to peacefully relax and recharge yet only minutes from all that the area has to offer.

The property consists of three good sized bedrooms capable of accommodating six persons. All are equipped with air conditioning, large Samsung ceiling fans and flat screen televisions.
A master bedroom with King size bed, Freeform stand alone bath tub with rainfall shower, toilet and washbasin.
A second bedroom with double bed and a third bedroom with two single beds each sharing a wet room between them. The wet room consisting of rainfall shower wash basin and toilet.
In both of the bathrooms Complimentary Citrus Grapefruit and sweet orange shower Gel, and hair conditioner of green tea and lemon Zest are provided.

The hallway lounge and dining room are all open plan to allow for good airflow throughout the property with large ceiling fans to aid this. The lounge has a large wall mounted smart tv with complimentary Netflix for your enjoyment. The dining room has seating for six persons.
The Kitchen is fitted with all the necessary accoutrements. Gas fired oven and range. Fridge freezer, Microwave oven, Toaster and Kettle. All crockery and cutlery.
An outside area under cover with table and seating for six where breakfasts and drinks can be enjoyed, Listening to tropical birdsong is available.

Melamine and Acrylic Crockery and glassware are provided for use around the swimming pool area. For safety reasons no porcelain or regular glassware around the pool.
Sun loungers, Seating and poolside towels will be provided.

Nearby and all within a few minutes by car are the following amenities and places of Interest. The Bijilo Clinic, The Embassies of both China and Qatar, Kasumai Beach resort, Coco Ocean Hotel and Spa. The international Conference center. The renowned Monkey Park. JJs supermarket, Banks and money change facilities. The night life area of Kololi with many quality restaurants and music venues to choose from.

The property is gated and secure with the property manager on site at most times to afford any such assistance as may be necessary. An in house safe is available to guests as is a first aid Kit. Car transport with driver is available at very competative rates for shopping, sight seeing and airport pickups. A weekly bed change and cleaning of the property is provided, As is an initial D500 Dalasi for the use of electric.

I am looking forward to welcoming you and your party to the Gambia, The smiling coast of Africa and to its wonderful people.
Bakebba Ceesay property manager.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 18
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3546700vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Serrekunda

Serrekunda is home to this holiday home. Tropic Shopping Centre and Senegambia Craft Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bijilo Forest Park and Tanji Bird Reserve.
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Bijilo, West coast region

What's nearby

  • Bijilo Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bijilo Forest Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Kololi Beach - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Senegambia Craft Market - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Banjul Beach - 22 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joyehto Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Gusto - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mango Indian Global Kitchen, Bar and Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kasumai - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy family orientated Villa only minutes from the beach and essential amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cosy family orientated Villa only minutes from the beach and essential amenities?

As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy family orientated Villa only minutes from the beach and essential amenities on 26 June 2026 start from AU$79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cosy family orientated Villa only minutes from the beach and essential amenities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Cosy family orientated Villa only minutes from the beach and essential amenities located?

Situated in Serrekunda, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Bijilo Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Bijilo Forest Park and Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center. Senegambia Beach and Tropic Shopping Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Najalah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best host ever! I enjoyed my stay and can’t wait to come back. Thank you so much Bakebba! A pleasure and a good time was had! Never wanted to leave
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely brilliant. Clean, tidy, spacious lovely garden area. Bakebba was wonderful at looking after the property and nothing was too much trouble. A really lovely guy. He's now my friend.
Stayed 24 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super lovely place, 2nd visit here in a few weeks, would definitley make this my go to place while staying in Gambia.Good clean well maintained facilities and garden.The host Bakkeba is an absolute blessing to be around, humble and caring.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erwin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Modou F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming host, a beautiful well kept home. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had the most amazing time in this beautiful bungalow.The accomodation is exactly as advertised, spacious, clean, and comfortable.The host Bakkeba what can I say, very hospitable, accomodating, welcoming, and very humble, cant do enough tonmake you comfortable and safe.Would definetley recommend and return
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place to stay

Absolutely beautiful I couldn’t ask for anything better
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

alejandrina f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place definitely contributed to an amazing experience in The Gambia. We where surround by comfort, clean spaces, and beautiful gardens. The place has a perfect location, we felt safe and secure and most importantly we received an exceptional service by its manager Bakebba, a kind, honest, generous and responsable person. I most say my stay here exceed my expectations by far.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eden villa

Would definitely recommend absolutely loved staying here i will be booking again for next year . Bakebba who looked after us was so lovely and helpfull he would go out his way to help definitely 10 out of 10
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nathanael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was highly welcoming and accommodating. The host made sure we had a comfortable stay and ensured we had everything we needed. The house was clean. At night, the property is secured by a large gate, and the host is present on the property overnight. The property is located a bit off the main road, but you are still within a 5 minute drive to local beaches and shops. The place is not the most suitable for kids. There are a decent amount of decorative items that young kids could easily break if you are not being watchful of them. Otherwise, I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed in February.

Lovely property with all that you need for a self catering home. Clean with all amenities. Probably looking at a 20 min walk to the beach. And 10 mins by car to the senegambia strip. Help on site from Bakeeba if you need anything or lifts to and from any trip out. Would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

The house is as shown on the pictures. European standarts. Very friendly neighbours. I recommand!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debra c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment

We was greeted at the airport by Bakebba who from the moment we arrived he did everything he could for us to make our holiday lovely. We used him for our taxi. The apartment is a bit out the way but was not a problem for us. Tvs in every bedroom. Gated and lovely garden and sunbeds. This is real value for money
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benita T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very nice, clean and cosy villa

We stayed 3 weeks in March 2024. From the first contact with the Property Manager Bakebba was all communication exellent. Bakebba is very nice, kind, heartfelt and helpful. The villa is nice, clean and cosy and had all what we needed. A nice 4 wheeled car with Bakebba as driver was always available. This stays as our second home. Thanks for all and hope to see you soon again Bakebba.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2024
Thank you Benita for your nice and welcoming review of the property Eden Villa. It was my pleasure to greet and take care of you on your stay, That you found the villa clean and tidy is most gratifying. Looking forward to your next visit and stay with us. Thank you Bakebba
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10/10 Excellent

McLaughlin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away from Home

This was the perfect getaway for our family. It was our first time in Gambia and we are looking forward to the day we can return. I believe that we can say this because of our stay in Eden Villa. The property was as it is described. It was plenty of space for our family of 5. It was in close proximity to the beach and other attractions that our youth were interested in. Due to unforseen (personal) circumstances, we had to spend more time in the residence than anticipated but it's proximity to everything allowed us to still have amazing experiences. This was thanks to Bakkeba Cessay.Bakkeba was so gracious and helpful from the moment we arrived. He is very thoughtful and knowledgeable about Gambia and the community we were in. He helped us acclimate well to the space (as we were far away from home). He was very responsive throughout our time there and we deeply appreciated him for his services.Thank you for making us feel at home in the Gambia. Until next time.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erwin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top geregeld allemaal zeker aan te bevelen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erwin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was helemaal top
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erwin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heel netje goede service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bigit B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Erholsamer Urlaub

Kontakt mit Keba schon vor Anreise sehr gut, Abholung am Flughafen perfekt. Super höflicher, freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber, der jederzeit ansprechbar war und sich um alles kümmerte. Danke für den tollen Urlaub, wir kommen wieder
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2024
Thank you for taking the time to wrote a nice reviews.

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